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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Verwaltungsregion Oberland
Verwaltungskreis Thun
Heiligenschwendi

View of Lake Thun – Oberhofen Castle loop from Heiligenschwendi

Moderate

4.5

(32)

103

hikers

View of Lake Thun – Oberhofen Castle loop from Heiligenschwendi

04:56

13.6km

830m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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155 m

View of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps

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On the heights of Lake Thun, the view is splendid at just over 1,000 metres above sea level, between forests and mountain pastures.

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1.34 km

Wonderful view of Lake Thun and the Niesen mountain.

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3

3.92 km

Only accessible from summer to autumn! Impressive rock formations, a hiking trail right through the gorge!

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4.49 km

Margelsattel

Mountain Pass

6

7.87 km

View of Lake Thun

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From here you have a beautiful view of Lake Thun.

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8.03 km

View of the Niesen

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Very nice view of the pyramid, with two benches and a water point.

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8

9.73 km

Oberhofen Castle

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Entrance to the castle Oberhofen, Kt. Bern.

Today, the castle is a museum designed to reflect the history of former residents.

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10.8 km

View of Lake Thun from Allmend

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From this point near Allmend you can enjoy a dream panorama over Lake Thun and the opposite bank with the 2,000-meter peaks, such as the Lasenberg, in the background.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

2.35 km

1.88 km

551 m

340 m

268 m

Surfaces

6.34 km

3.20 km

2.13 km

844 m

836 m

193 m

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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